Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V243000 Reported July 17, 2001

Brenner tank/fmvss 223/rear impact guards

Q: What is recall 01V243000?

NHTSA recall 01V243000 was issued by Brenner Tank, Llc on July 17, 2001. It addresses: Brenner tank/fmvss 223/rear impact guards. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles , with the defect involving the Structure component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Brenner Tank, Llc · Structure · 16 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V243000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Brenner Tank, Llc

Component

Structure

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 17, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: tank trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 223, "rear impact guards." the rear guards have been found to sustain 4.6 percent less load than prescribed in the applicable regulations.

Safety Consequence

This does not meet the standard requirements.

Corrective Action

The lower rear area of the subject bumpers will be reinforced to withstand the set regulatory load. owner notification began august 30, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact brenner at 1-800-558-9750.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Brenner Tank, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V243000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 01V243000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V243000?

NHTSA recall 01V243000 was issued by Brenner Tank, Llc on July 17, 2001. It addresses: Brenner tank/fmvss 223/rear impact guards. The recall affects approximately 16 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Brenner Tank, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V243000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.